Landmines and other explosive items have killed 510 people in Ukraine since full-scale invasion

Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, 510 people have been killed and 1,247 injured by landmines and other explosive ordnance in Ukraine, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine reported on 31 October 2026. In total, 1,757 people have been killed or injured in such incidents.

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Among those affected are pensioners, farmers, drivers, schoolchildren, critical infrastructure workers and deminers.

Since the start of the full-scale war, landmines and other explosive ordnance have killed 26 children: 25 boys and one girl. A further 145 children have been injured – 125 boys and 20 girls.

The Ministry of Defence noted that 185 people affected by explosive ordnance have received assistance since 2023. Their treatment and rehabilitation were paid for, and they received help with transport, remote learning and employment.

The total estimated cost of the assistance provided is almost 3.4 million hryvnias.

To receive assistance, affected individuals can provide written consent to transfer their data to verified humanitarian organisations. These organisations can cover treatment and rehabilitation costs, as well as provide equipment for remote learning and work.

As previously reported, at least 128,000 sq km of territory in Ukraine remains potentially contaminated with explosive ordnance, of which about 20–30% requires direct mine clearance. It could take about 10 years to clear up to 80% of such land.

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